Apr 3, 2015 2 min read Apr 3, 2015 Ransomware Xtube compromised, exploits lead to Cryptowall infection Popular adult website Xtube has been compromised. The website has been injected with malicious code which exploits Flash on unpatched systems to drop malware like Cryptowall.
Mar 9, 2015 2 min read Mar 9, 2015 Ransomware Ransomware Cryptowall makes a comeback via malicious help files Malware has just entered new territories. Bitdefender discovered a new type of attack in which users are spammed with emails containing help files laced with ransomware.
Jan 7, 2015 2 min read Jan 7, 2015 Ransomware Updated ‘Cryptowall 2.0’ Targets Windows Using the TOR Network Ransomware 'Cryptowall 2.0' is using the TOR network to mask its tracks. It encrypts users data and asks for ransom in return for the key to unencrypt the data.
Oct 24, 2014 3 min read Oct 24, 2014 Ransomware CryptoWall Malvertisments on Yahoo, AOL, Match.com and More A very large CryptoWall malvertising campaign has affected a number of top websites including: AOL, The Atlantic, Match.com, and three Yahoo subdomains.
Oct 1, 2014 2 min read Oct 1, 2014 Ransomware Ransomware Alert: Digitally Signed CryptoWall through Malvertising A malicious advertising, or "malvertising," campaign is currently serving a digitally signed variant of the CryptoWall ransomware through Alexa top 15,000 websites.
Dec 19, 2019 6 min read Dec 19, 2019 Ransomware How ransomware spreads: 9 most common infection methods and how to stop them How does ransomware spread? We take a look at the most common ways ransomware propagates and how you can prevent ransomware from infecting your system.
Sep 22, 2016 7 min read Sep 22, 2016 Malware Lab How to identify your ransomware infection to find the right decrypter tool Read our interview with Michael Gillespie at Malware Hunter Team, who developed a website to help you find out what type of ransomware your computer has been infected with.
Nov 12, 2015 5 min read Nov 12, 2015 Product Updates A leap in technology: Emsisoft Anti-Malware 11 available now! A native x64 version with an improved behavior blocker and hidden installations. Smarter and quieter than ever before. Improved rollout for business customers
Aug 26, 2015 6 min read Aug 26, 2015 Protection Guides How ad blockers can improve your online safety and sanity Online ads are more than just obnoxious -- they can infect your computer with malware and compromise your privacy. Read on to learn about how ad blockers can optimize your experience online.
May 20, 2015 2 min read May 20, 2015 Ransomware Malvertising makes use of the Magnitude exploit kit to deliver ransomware Malvertising networks lead users to ransomware using the Magnitude exploit kit. CryptoWall 3.0 is the first malware dropped.
Apr 16, 2015 9 min read Apr 16, 2015 Malware Lab Avoid scams: stay safe on Facebook Scammers love Facebook because it provides them with a place to try out their scams in front of an audience of over a billion people. Here’s what you need to keep an eye out for.
Nov 5, 2014 2 min read Nov 5, 2014 Security Alerts Warning: Over 130,000 PCs infected by unimpressive Rovnix Trojan The Rovnix trojan infected over 130,000 PCs around the world in 2014 alone. How was this possible? Mostly because people don't know that Rovnix exists.
Nov 4, 2014 1 min read Nov 4, 2014 Reviews & Awards Emsisoft Detects Everything – 100% Prevention in MRG Effitas 360 Assessment! Anti-malware should be more than just a cleanup crew. This MRG Effitas 360 Assessment proves Emsisoft can prevent 100% of the mess in the first place.
Oct 1, 2014 7 min read Oct 1, 2014 Malware Lab Get Rich Quick or Reboot Trying: The State of CyberCrime in 2014 It's 2014: Money is digital and criminals are too. What are you doing to ensure that you're protected?
Jun 6, 2014 2 min read Jun 6, 2014 Ransomware ALERT: Ads on Disney, Facebook, Guardian Lead to Ransomware Malware Alert: Malicious advertisements hosted on domains owned by Disney, Facebook, and The Guardian have been leading people to hacked websites that serve a file-encrypting ransomware called Cryptowall.
